Students create a compass rose. In this geography lesson, students create a compass rose using the computer program KidPix 1.

Students observe the cells of an onion by wet mounting it and viewing it in a microscope.  In this hands on lesson students make their own wet mount slide of an onion and are able to identify the cells in it such as, the nucleus,...

Eighth graders listen to an account of the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, 8th graders listen a guest speaker discuss the Holocaust experience. Students then complete an assignment based on what the guest speaker shared.

Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.

Eighth graders practice using atlases. In this geography skills lesson, 8th graders select a college they would like to attend and use an atlas to respond to questions about the geography of the place.

Young scholars take a closer look at the rebuilding of Rwanda. In this current events lesson, students review the genocide in the country during the 1990's and perform role plays that require them to determine how to rebuild a nation...

Students look into the world-wide rise in allergy rates. In this personal health lesson, students research and discuss possible reasons for the spike in allergies. 

Students investigate temperate forest ecosystems. In this environmental lesson, students discover different forms of decomposition and its effect on the environment.

Students compose letters of recommendation. For this written communication lesson, students read sample letters of recommendation and then write their own letters.

Students write about the impact of the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, students examine primary documents as they conduct independent research to explore the role of the Underground Railroad during the fight for abolition....

Students listen to the story about  a naughty dog who writes to his owner in letter form. In this writing a letter lesson, students pretend to write to a character in the story and practice their literacy skills. Students then...

Learners, in groups, race to the board drawing the music symbol, tagging the next person while SAYING THE NAME OF THE SYMBOL THEY DREW! (everyone draws the same symbol)

Students throw balls using correct overhand technique in a dynamic setting.

Students move using different modes of travel (skipping, galloping or jogging). Throughout the activity, students use forms of non-verbal communication to get the attention of the player with the frog.

Students practice fleeing and dodging skills, spatial awareness, some experience with normal tag games.

Students learn a dance to the song "Seven Jumps."

Students improve their cardiovascular fitness while practicing good manners.

Students play a game of tag while holding the position of turkey or feather. The turkey's are it and when they catch a feather they switch positions. Great for Thanksgiving.

Students, using laminated math flash cards, play a review game with a partner. Also using Polyspots, they run, walk, or skip to the board with their answers.

Students participate in three different physical education stations while Chubby Checker's song Twist and Shout plays. They pump up an empty bicycle tube at station 1, jump rope at station 2, and dance at station 3.

Students move safely in general space to practice transferring weight skills such as a log roll, cartwheel, forward roll, egg roll, leap over, walk over, etc.

Young scholars practice soccer dribbling, trapping, and kicking with strong force.

Middle schoolers identify different traits and whether the traits are inherited or acquired.

Learners calculate the calories and carbohydrates in breakfast cereals. They learn the nutritional value of sugar-filled cereals. They can also figure out the nutritional value of other breakfast items, such as toast, orange juice, etc ....